Buyer I

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for the position of Buyer I to purchase goods and services for use by County departments and districts. This position will research products and suppliers; review bids and perform cost analysis; assist vendors; track metrics; coordinate deliveries; assemble solicitation and contract documents; review and process contract change orders; and may assist in administering contracts. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening
• Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field (No experience required)
• Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management.
• Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for one (1) year of qualifying experience (Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to consider the substitution option.)
• Copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 2.
• Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.

Responsibilities

• Research products and suppliers
• Review bids and perform cost analysis
• Assist vendors
• Track metrics
• Coordinate deliveries
• Assemble solicitation and contract documents
• Review and process contract change orders
• May assist in administering contracts

Benefits

• To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level